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UK, US, France, 11 other nations condemn Iranian intelligence threats

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -Britain and 13 allies including the United States and France condemned on Thursday what they called a surge in assassination, kidnapping and harassment plots by Iranian intelligence

UK and Allies Denounce Iranian Intelligence Threats to Sovereignty

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain and 13 allies including the United States and France condemned on Thursday what they called a surge in assassination, kidnapping and harassment plots by Iranian intelligence services targeting individuals in Europe and North America.

"We are united in our opposition to the attempts of Iranian intelligence services to kill, kidnap, and harass people in Europe and North America in clear violation of our sovereignty," the countries said in a joint statement.

They said such actions were increasingly carried out in collaboration with international criminal networks.

(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • UK and 13 allies condemn Iranian intelligence threats.
  • Allegations of assassination and kidnapping plots.
  • Actions violate sovereignty in Europe and North America.
  • Iranian services collaborate with criminal networks.
  • Joint statement issued by multiple countries.

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The UK and 13 allies condemned a surge in assassination, kidnapping, and harassment plots by Iranian intelligence.
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The condemnation includes Britain, the United States, France, and 11 other allied nations.
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They claim that such actions are increasingly being carried out in collaboration with international criminal networks.

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